Join venerated teachers Sokaku Kathie and Zoketsu Norman Fischer and the Tassajara residential community in this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Zen practice during the summer at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.
The focus of the week will be Buddhist women teachers from the Therigatha, through China and Japan and on to contemporary times.
Participants are invited to practice daily zazen with the Tassajara students and enjoy mindful meals together. During the retreat everyone in Tassajara will be participating in this practice together.
The schedule will include free mornings to study, meet in small groups, volunteer in temple daily activities or simply enjoy the natural beauty of Tassajara. There will be a daily class in the afternoon with Kathie and Norman in the large retreat hall. In the evening zazen or Dharma talks will be offered. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a private interview with the guiding teachers during the retreat.
All levels of practice experience are welcome.
Livestream Option: There is also an online version of this retreat.
Retreat fee: $250 (does not include housing)
Your Tassajara housing reservation includes all meals, beverages, and access to the hot springs. When registering for this retreat, you will first be given a choice of cabins. You may want to visit the Guest Season & Reservations page before starting your booking process.
Before registering, please review the Health and Safety Guidelines.
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